Latest PicoScope and PicoLog software

You can now download the latest update to PicoScope, R6.8.6. This Release Candidate incorporates a large number of improvements based on customer feedback from the R6.8.3 beta version.A new build of the PicoLog data logging software, R5.23.0, is also available. This supports the new PicoScope 2204A and 2205A pocket-sized scopes.

As usual, all PicoScope and PicoLog software updates are free of charge.

Not sure what to download? The Software Download page lists all the software that works with your product.

Prize draw winner!

The PicoScope prize draw and charity donation scheme for product reviewers is now closed. The winner of the draw is:

Matt Buller

who writes that his PicoScope 3205A:

"travels around the world in my laptop bag and is essential for setting up and calibrating machinery, [while] it is equally at home back in the workshop on the bench".

Matt wins £300 in Amazon vouchers as well as global fame on the PicoScope 3000 Series reviews page. We will also donate $1 for each review submitted during the prize draw period to Cancer Research UK, a registered charity.

We are always keen to hear your views on our products. You can submit a review at any time by filling in the form on the "Tell Us What You Think" page. Published reviews will be posted on the relevant product web page.

Tech tips

Here are some of the latest tips delivered by our technical support experts. Keep watching our forum for more great ideas.

CAN decoding H or L only

Q. Is it possible to decode CAN data using one channel only? I know the benefits of seeing both lines but I'm not fault-finding here and only interested in decoding the data, and I have only one available channel. Or will the software refuse to decode with only one channel connected?

A. No problem. PicoScope will decode either leg of the CAN bus individually – in fact this is the default mode. To decode both legs, you can create a math channel of B–A and decode that.

Generate the signal once (not repeated)

Q. I have a PicoScope 2207 with PicoScope 6 software and I need to use it to generate a unique burst that will not repeat indefinitely. I want to draw my signal in the arbitrary waveform generator (or by importing a CSV file) and launch it once only. Then I need to trigger on the generated signal on channel A and record the output of the device under test on channel B. Is there a way to do it with this device and software?

A. Yes, it's quite easy with any version of PicoScope that has signal generator triggering (R6.7.16 or later) and a compatible scope. In the signal generator menu, select Triggers and then set Trigger Source to Manual and Cycles Per Trigger to 1. Now press the Trigger Now button and you will get a single shot of the AWG buffer out of the device.

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Software releases

Our latest software releases are available as free downloads. To check which release you are using, start the software and select Help > About.

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Testimonials

The kit (2408B) is of obvious quality, easy to setup and calibrate and the free to download software has a reasonable learning curve. Superb kit, superb support, what more can I say.

Rop Honnor

I have been using my 4224 PicoScope for years. I travel abroad so this has been ideal due to its physical size. Storage of waveforms on my Laptop is very easy allowing me to quickly email waveforms to my Colleagues.

Andrew

Not many USB scopes works on Win & Mac & Linux too, so that proves me that guys from Pico really cares about us, customers. This made my decision much easier when I was looking to buy an USB scope.

Raul Trifan

We have been using Picoscope 6404D for quite some time, and are amazed by its accuracy and powerful emulations while working with numerous signal evaluations.

J Mohanty

PicoLog TC-08: This is a very nice unit that works consistently and reliably.

Jeff Hulett

It is a great scope. I had a weird problem - it did not work on one of my PC’s. Customer service gave me first class service. If I could give 6 stars for customer service - I would do so.

Niels Larsen

Perfect Partner for Development of Encoder controlled Stepper Motor Actuators. Since the included software is really stable, this type of device is a great tool for great tasks!

Helmut Schoettner

A superb piece of equipment worth its weight in gold

Nigel Clinch

So simple to use & beats any other I have ever used hands down.

John D Samsing

Great functionality in a compact size. I really like moving the mouse pointer to a position and having the Time and Voltage display the values at that point. Calibration equipment is a breeze with that feature.